Some older Apple devices experiencing network connection issues
Created
Jan 29 at 07:32am AEDT
An issue is preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network, including calls to 000.
If a device is showing "SOS Calls" or "SOS Only", any calls to 000 will be automatically connected via an alternative mobile network if one is available. However, it can take some time (for example, one minute) for the impacted device to connect to the alternative mobile network when one is available.
If a device is showing "No SIM" or no connectivity at all, calls to 000 will not work.
Our network partner is working with Apple as a priority and they have paused the relevant software updates. Customers should delay updating their software until the issue is resolved.
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Devices impacted may include:
- iPhone 8 (iOS 16.7.13)
- iPhone 8 Plus (iOS 16.7.13)
- iPhone X (iOS 16.7.13)
- Other iOS versions: 18.7.4, 15.8.6, 12.5.8
Functions impacted:
- Mobile voice
- Mobile data
- SMS
- Emergency calls (000)
Event details:
Outage status: Investigating
Affected services